The Gold Pan Fire was very active much earlier in the day since there was no inversion last night. The size of the fire was up to 15,012 acres by late afternoon including a ¼ acre spot fire east of the Hells Half Acre Road and other spot fires near Round Top Mountain. The Goat Fire, located southeast of Salmon Mountain lookout, had minimal activity today. Special Notice: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 1st. Prohibitions include the following: 1) No building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire without a permit EXCEPT in a Forest Service developed camp or picnic ground. The following actions are permitted: petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices providing such devices meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety. A stove fire is defined as a campfire built inside an enclosed stove or grill, portable brazier, or a pressurized liquid or gas stove, including a space-heating device. 2) No...
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